Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora is a senior journalist at InvestmentNews. Having been with IN since February 2024, he covers the full spectrum of wealth management — equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology — drawing on nearly a decade of reporting experience built through direct conversations with portfolio managers, financial advisors, and industry insiders.

Before joining InvestmentNews, Leo spent years developing deep fluency in the language of financial professionals, giving him an instinct for what matters to advisors and their clients alike.

Outside the newsroom, he's a runner (one marathon down, one more on the horizon), a singer, a dance enthusiast, a cyclist, and an audiobook devotee – sometimes all at once.

Connect with Leo on LinkedIn or reach him at [email protected].

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Why one fintech platform aims to be the Strava of behavioral discovery for RIAs
FINTECH OCT 28, 2025
Why one fintech platform aims to be the Strava of behavioral discovery for RIAs

Marla Sofer, whose leadership experience includes roles at BlackRock and JPMorgan, explains how gamification and AI can help elevate client engagement and understanding for advisors.

Ex-UBS trader Tom Hayes sues bank for $400M after conviction overturned
WIREHOUSES OCT 27, 2025
Ex-UBS trader Tom Hayes sues bank for $400M after conviction overturned

Hayes claims the Swiss banking giant made him a "handpicked scapegoat" to shield executives during the notorious multibillion-dollar Libor scandal.

Vanguard extends fixed income reach with new model portfolios for advisors
ETFS OCT 27, 2025
Vanguard extends fixed income reach with new model portfolios for advisors

Vanguard's latest launches, focused on after-tax returns and higher yields for clients, reflect a broader industry shift as advisors seek streamlined, diversified bond strategies.

HSBC braces for $1.1 billion Madoff hit after court setback
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE OCT 27, 2025
HSBC braces for $1.1 billion Madoff hit after court setback

17 years on, fallout from notorious Ponzi scheme scandal continues.

Big Tech earnings incoming as investors weigh risks of an AI bubble
EQUITIES OCT 27, 2025
Big Tech earnings incoming as investors weigh risks of an AI bubble

With record spending on AI infrastructure and rising valuations, market observers weigh parallels to the dot-com era and the possibility of overhyped expectations.

Dynasty takes minority stake in Grantd, expands equity compensation focus
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2025
Dynasty takes minority stake in Grantd, expands equity compensation focus

Dynasty Financial Partners CEO Shirl Penney says investment in stock plan platform will be "of enormous value to the evolution of the independent RIA space."

Survey finds women’s philanthropy shifts toward local, personal giving
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 24, 2025
Survey finds women’s philanthropy shifts toward local, personal giving

Affluent women investors agree financial giving is essential, but they're focusing more on addressing urgent causes and priorities close to home.

Advisor moves: Raymond James loses $1.3B advisor team to Concurrent
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 24, 2025
Advisor moves: Raymond James loses $1.3B advisor team to Concurrent

Osaic also attracted an experienced Fidelity advisor to an OSJ in New York, while Raymond James reeled in breakaways from Wells Fargo, UBS, and Northwestern Mutual.

Nitrogen, FP Alpha roll out new AI-powered tax planning tools for advisors
FINTECH OCT 24, 2025
Nitrogen, FP Alpha roll out new AI-powered tax planning tools for advisors

The fintech firms' latest software updates promise deeper insights and streamlined workflows for advisors navigating complex tax planning needs.

Social Security COLA for 2026 set at 2.8% as inflation persists
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2025
Social Security COLA for 2026 set at 2.8% as inflation persists

Annual cost-of-living adjustment will boost average monthly benefits, yet concerns remain about the adequacy of payments and the program’s long-term funding.